Piper PA-31T
NTSB investigations · 51
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103124')
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7103124')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA20LA206Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Eatonton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, which placed the airplane in an unusual attitude from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the convective and…NTSB CEN20MA044Accident · 5 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA19LA026Accident · 5 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA31T · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)An in-flight loss of control, which resulted in an impact with water, for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.NTSB WPR17LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Missoula, MTFailure of the left windshield due to moisture ingression into the windshield laminate, which deteriorated the strength of the windshield.NTSB WPR17FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Elko, NVA loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR16FA153Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · McKinleyville, CAAn inflight fire in the floor area near the main bus tie circuit breaker panel that resulted from chafing between an electrical wire and a hydraulic line and/or airplane structure.NTSB WPR14CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 31T - II · Oakland, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist and reported stress.NTSB ERA13FA168Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Cheyenne, WYThe flight crew’s failure to properly latch the cabin door before takeoff.NTSB CEN10FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Forest City, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach.NTSB CEN10CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Columbia, MOThe pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing.NTSB CEN09LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Pueblo, COThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Muscle Shoals, ALThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear.NTSB DEN07WA060Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31T · Rieschweiler, GermanyNTSB DEN03MA035Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Denver, COBoth pilots' inadequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the Cheyenne pilot operating the airplane with a known transponder deficiency.NTSB FTW03FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog.NTSB FTW02LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB NYC99FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Deerfield, VALoss of control of the airplane due to pilot incapacitation following a heart attack.NTSB FTW97LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Austin, TXthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist.NTSB IAD96LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Pottstown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff/ground run resulting in in-flight collision with a fence. Related factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision making, and the fog.NTSB FTW96FA230Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Malvern, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.NTSB FTW95LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Alpine, TXThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna's inoperative radio.NTSB BFO94LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Norwood, MAThe pilot's failure to attain alignment with the centerline of the runway, and his failure to execute a missed approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's improper decision to initiate the approach in below-minimum…NTSB NYC94FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Norwich, OHThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, and subsequent flight that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight airframe breakup.NTSB LAX93IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620 · Medford, ORFatigue failure of the elevator control tube rod end bearing resulting in a loss of elevator control.NTSB LAX92FA120Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-II · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's poor judgement in continuing visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, in mountainous terrain obscured by clouds. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, the weather conditions, and…NTSB CHI92FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Swanton, OHLoss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.NTSB DEN91LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620 · Santa Fe, NMInadvertent deactivation of aircraft brakes by unqualified person.NTSB NYC90FA199Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T2 · Mattapan, MAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left fuel control unit, and the adverse weather conditions.NTSB DEN89LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Craig, COUnsuitable terrain (runway condition) selected by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, inadequate removal of snow from the runway by airport personnel, uneven snow covered runway, lack of visual perception by the…NTSB SEA88LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620 · Eugene, ORPlt had IFR clrnc and was on ILS approach in VMC above thin fog layer at night. Plt had visual contact with runway environment but collided with 10 foot tall ILS middle marker antenna/building 1/2 mile from runway threshold, separating left main lndg gear and…NTSB CHI88IA074Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Chicago, ILThe TRACON supervisor failed to comply with the established visual minima criteria and his incorrect issuance of a visual approach to an arriving aircraft.NTSB MKC88FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620 · Hazelwood, MOProper glide path not maintained by p.I.c., decision height not identified by the p.I.c., missed approach not performed by the p.I.c. turning on lights in overcast.NTSB DEN87FA130Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620II · Cody, WYN2336X was on a business flt to Cody, WY. The pilot executed a missed approach on the first attempt of the vor-a approach. A pilot who landed at Cody minutes before the accident said the visibility had decreased to 3/4 of a mi when N2336X made the first…NTSB NYC87LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Lawrence, MAThe crew of the PA-31T cheyenne had made one missed approach and the co-pilot was calling out the altitudes to the pilot. The pilot's reply to the co-pilot was that he was just going to descend to 400 ft. the approach minimums were published for an mda of 660…NTSB CHI87FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Merrillville, INThe acft was enroute to the chicago midway arpt. While letting down to 16000 ft the pilot reported he was shutting down the right eng. ARTCC cleared the acft to 5000 ft. ten minutes later ARTCC lost radio transponder and mode c contact. 15 minutes later the…NTSB MIA86MA057Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Jacksonville, FLWhile being vectored for an ILS rwy 7 apch, the plt was told to maint 3000' & advised he was flwg a Boeing 727. The min apch alt bfr intercepting the ILS glide slope (g/s) at the final apch fix/outer marker (om) was 1900'. As the acft was apchg the om, the…NTSB ATL85FA256Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Flat Rock, NCAcft hit northwest side of ridge in level attitude,cruise speed,heading southeast. Conditions were dark night and the cloud ceiling was about 40 feet above the ridge. Pilot received wx brief before take off and en route which reported a ceiling of 10,000 feet…NTSB CHI85FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Utica, MIThe pilot attempted a VOR approach and missed. He advised ATC he was going to attempt the NDB & if he could not see the rwy he would go to metro at detroit or pontiac. On the NDB approach the aircraft struck trees 960 ft below the moa. The aircraft flipped…NTSB MIA83LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PT 6A-28 · W. Palm Beach, FLWhile on an over water flt, both engs lost power & the plt ditched the acft at sea. Before ditching, the plt reported that the acft was out of fuel, the ATC controller contacted a us coast guard helicopter that was on his frequency & requested assistance. The…NTSB DEN82DA186Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Delta, UTAfter landing, the aircraft departed the right side of the runway. The pilot stated that left rudder and brake did not keep the aircraft on the runway. He believed that the right brake locked or the left reverser did not activate. An examination of the…NTSB CHI82FEX01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-31T · Madison, INNTSB ATL81FA103Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-31T · Richlands, VANTSB LAX80FVA23Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-31T · Kettleman City, CANTSB FTW80FQG05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31T · San Angelo, TXNTSB CHI79FA048Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-31T · Elyria, OHNTSB DEN78FA046Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-31T · Lamar, CONTSB CHI78FA039Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-31T · Pellston, MINTSB IAD78FA014Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-31T · Beckley, WVNTSB MKC78FCD09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-31T · Des Moines, IA
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